Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants boreale is a clumping species

boreale is a clumping species that remains up until a hard frost

green species hosta has light green

Though it will survive moderately dry sites

The narrow-pleated

Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants boreale is a clumping speciesRuscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny, dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along the 54" tall, upright green stems. The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter. Our first plant came from Elizabeth Lawrence's old Raleigh garden after the home had been used as a fraternity house for 30 years that's one tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is